Well, unfortunately since the only option I found for Precious was a couple who had an apparent alcoholism problem and dangerously messy house with about 15 other cats, Precious has an appointment to be surrendered to the Heartland Humane Society on Friday. Even though it disappoints me that my friend will be unable to keep her kitty, I feel a lot better about her going there than to a place where she wouldn't be cared for.

The only thing I'm wondering at this point though: Has anyone ever heard of a Humane Society CHARGING you to surrender an animal? This place is charging $35 to take her in!! I mean, of course it makes sense, they need to take care of the animals somehow, but my Aunt works for the Humane Society on the eastern side of Oregon, and she had never heard of anyone charging to take in an animal...

Any thoughts?